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U.S.-Iran talks kicked off in Oman yesterday. But tensions in both nations’ capitals are complicating attempts to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program as the diplomatic deadline approaches. Our story examines divisions in Tehran and Washington that have held up a comprehensive deal, noting that last week’s midterm elections, in which Republicans took control of the Senate, have increased friction in the U.S. capital. In an interview with CBS News that aired yesterday, President...